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I'm thinking of buying a new set of rims this year, and before I buy; I'm trying to get a feel of what I want, and what size is best for me. I'm thinking of going with either 17" or 18", but I don't know how 18's would suit me. I have a new daughter, so I do need a decent ride.

My car is a 318is, and is lowered about an inch, inch and a half all around. With 18's how is the clearance when turning, and is there any wheel rub?

Should I just get 17's and play it safe, or what? I'm not planning on buying anything to change camber or anything, so would you say 18's are out?

My car is dumpped and I run a stock 16inc wheel with 225/50/16 all around. My rear is tucked so basicly the top of the rim meets the fender and I don't have any issue with rubbing. If you aren't too low you should be good with either a 17 or 18 just can't go to wide with the tire.

Fair enough, but the difference is minor, it may play a slight role if he is close to rubbing, but then again some manufactures have 225s that are as wide as some 245s, so it will vary tire by tire. That and i believe there are far more tire choices in 225 than 235.